This category lists sites that feature or relate to published authors, past and present, of children's and young adult literature, whose last names start with the letter "B."
(Official site) Introduces the author, her books, and family. Features student writing contest, printable classroom activities (topics include Korean War, stereotypes, character traits), book giveaway, school chat visit information, and resources for writ www.haemibalgassi.com/index.html
(Official site) Includes information on Bowen's sports fiction-series for kids, his Washington Post sports column for kids, and his talks at schools and conferences. www.fredbowen.com
(Official site) Information on the author's books, activities as a Library Media Specialist, workshops, speaking, and training sessions. www.tonibuzzeo.com
(Official site) Introduction to the author and her books, including The Folk Keeper, the 2000 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner. Includes information about school visit programs. www.frannybillingsley.com
(Official site) Includes advice for aspiring writers and schools interested in author visits, activities for kids, curricumlum for teachers, and information on the author's books. www.brimner.com
(Official site) Includes biographical sketch, resources for teachers, information on school visits, articles, and tips for young writers. www.susantaylorbrown.com
(Official site) Author/illustrator of the bedtime classic Grandfather Twilight and other award winning titles offers both kid-friendly and formal versions of autobiography, bibliography, resume, original e-cards, insightful articles, advice for aspiring c www.bhberger.com
(Official site) Includes descriptions and photos of school visits, and an archive of newsletters sent to the many schools and communities that have hosted this Colorado-based author/illustrator. www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/6763
(Official site) Author of children's nonfiction articles, with a special focus on science and history. Includes list of works. hometown.aol.com/wbaxter249/roberta.html
(Official site) Author of The Lost Years of Merlin epic and "The Kate Adventures" offers a "Gift Box" for teachers and librarians, personal message, responses to questions from readers, and appearances schedule. www.tabarron.com
(Official site) Introduction to the author and his books; includes information for teachers and librarians, description of current projects, and writing tips. Visitors can subscribe to "The Birdseye View" - an e-mail newsletter. www.tombirdseye.com
(Official site) Biography and book information, speaking/appearance schedule, school visit program details, resources for teachers, book reviews, lists of award winning books, lesson plans, and biographies on other children's book authors. www.bravemonster.com